The news from Japan resonates very strongly here in the Bay Area, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. As we see per- sonal and public resources pushed to the breaking point, we know we must organize and plan to face just such a disaster. In the coming months, our Fleet Week 2011 planning will focus on building a successful Humanitarian Assis- tance &#38; Disaster Response (HADR) for our region. Here at your Club, there will be opportunities to support this effort, starting with The Best of the Best on 2 May. Many other informative and entertaining events are on the calendar in April and beyond, as well, and we look forward to seeing you!

The magazine of the Marines’ Memorial Association, a non-profit Veterans organization. of the Corps

Watch your mailbox for the Spring 2011 edition of Crossroads of the Corps. Please share your copy of the magazine, especially with friends who you think would enjoy membership in the Marines’ Memorial. Send comments to crossroads@formcon.com.

 SCHOLARSHIPS 2011-12 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE For the academic year 2011-2012, the MMA will award 22 scholarships. We are proud to offer this important Membership benefi t. Members, their dependents, and grandchildren who are high school graduates or gradu- ating seniors are invited to apply. Please spread the word!